Child Life Specialist-Pediatric ED-Menino Building-36 Hours Day Evening ($5k Sign on Bonus available)
Core
Provide therapeutic interventions to minimize the negative impact of trauma, illness, and hospitalization on children and families in the Pediatric Emergency Department.
Role type
Child Life Specialist (Clinical IC)
Builds
Therapeutic support services for pediatric patients and families
Domain
Healthcare / Pediatrics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Developmental psychology, therapeutic communication, crisis intervention, program development, interdisciplinary collaboration, infection control compliance
Preferred skills
Medical setting experience, hospital procedures knowledge, budget management, student supervision
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Assist patients and families in coping with illness and hospitalization; Provide developmentally appropriate preparation and education; Offer individualized therapeutic interventions; Normalize the healthcare environment to reduce developmental impact; Participate in program development for the clinical area
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC